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New Saudi Militia Group Conducts First Drone Attack on Occupied Palestine

Oct 26, 2024, 03:46 PM

A new Shia militia group, the Islamic Resistance in the Land of the Two Holy Mosques, has emerged in Saudi Arabia. The group announced its existence on October 25, 2024, and claimed responsibility for its first military operation, a drone attack targeting a vital site in occupied Palestine. The attack marks a significant development in the region, with the group identifying itself as an Iran-backed militia. The operation was carried out on Friday, October 26, 2024. The group is also referred to as the Islamic Resistance in the lands of Haramain.